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Marian Carr
Marian Carr (born Marion Dorice Dunn; July 6, 1926July 30, 2003), sometimes credited as Marion Carr, was an American actress who appeared in a number of films in the late 1940s through the 1950s. Biography Carr was born July 6, 1926, in Providence, Kentucky. In her adolescence, she relocated with her family to Chicago, Illinois, where she attended Austin High School. After graduating high school, Carr worked in an office as well as taking jobs modeling in Chicago. She was spotted by a talent scout and was named "Chicago's Prettiest Office Worker" in 1946. Following this, Carr relocated Los Angeles, where she began acting in local theater productions. She subsequently signed a film contract with RKO Pictures in 1946 under Howard Hughes. She made her feature film debut in ''San Quentin'' (1946), followed by a minor part in Frank Capra's 1946 '' It's a Wonderful Life''. Carr had lead roles in several films, including the Westerns ''The Devil Thumbs a Ride'' (1947) and ''Northern Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Providence, Kentucky
Providence is a home rule-class city in Webster County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 3,193 at the time of the 2010 United States Census, making the most populous community in the county. History In 1820, Richard B. Savage arrived from Virginia with his wife and his elder sister Mary (Savage) Settler, and opened a general store on the site of the present city. The community that grew up was known as Savageville, until the post office was established in 1828, when it was renamed "Providence". Though sometimes said to honor the Rhode Island city of that name, local history records that an old trader who had been helped by nearby farmers suggested the name to honor divine Providence.Rennick, Robert. ''Kentucky Place Names''p. 244. University Press of Kentucky (Lexington), 1987. Accessed 27 September 2013. On February 18, 1840, the town had a population of 150; there were three physicians, five stores, two hotels, a school, a Baptist church, a Masonic lodge, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Noir
Film noir (; ) is a style of Cinema of the United States, Hollywood Crime film, crime dramas that emphasizes cynicism (contemporary), cynical attitudes and motivations. The 1940s and 1950s are generally regarded as the "classic period" of American film noir. Film noir of this era is associated with a low-key lighting, low-key, black-and-white visual style that has roots in German expressionist cinematography. Many of the prototypical stories and attitudes expressed in classic noir derive from the hardboiled school of crime fiction that emerged in the United States during the Great Depression, known as noir fiction. The term ''film noir'', French for "black film" (literal) or "dark film" (closer meaning), was first applied to Hollywood films by French critic Nino Frank in 1946, but was unrecognized by most American film industry professionals of that era. Frank is believed to have been inspired by the French literary publishing imprint Série noire, founded in 1945. Cinema hist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 Deaths
This is a list of lists of deaths of notable people, organized by year. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in ) and then linked below. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 Earlier years ''Deaths in years earlier than this can usually be found in the main articles of the years.'' See also * Lists of deaths by day * Deaths by year (category) {{DEFAULTSORT:deaths by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1926 Births
In Turkey, the year technically contained only 352 days. As Friday, December 18, 1926 ''(Julian Calendar)'' was followed by Saturday, January 1, 1927 '' (Gregorian Calendar)''. 13 days were dropped to make the switch. Turkey thus became the last country to officially adopt the Gregorian Calendar, which ended the 344-year calendrical switch around the world that took place in October, 1582 by virtue of the Papal Bull made by Pope Gregory XIII. Events January * January 3 – Theodoros Pangalos declares himself dictator in Greece. * January 8 **Ibn Saud is crowned ruler of the Kingdom of Hejaz. ** Crown Prince Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thuy ascends the throne as Bảo Đại, the last monarch of the Nguyễn dynasty of the Kingdom of Vietnam. * January 16 – A British Broadcasting Company radio play by Ronald Knox about workers' revolution in London causes a panic among those who have not heard the preliminary announcement that it is a satire on broadcasting. * January 21 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schlitz Playhouse Of Stars
''Schlitz Playhouse of Stars'' is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to ''Schlitz Playhouse'' beginning with the fall 1957 season. Live to film Initially, the show was broadcast live, but starting in the summer of 1953, some episodes were filmed in advance. Beginning with the 1956-1957 season, all of the shows were filmed. Between October 1951 and March 1952, the hour-long show was aired at 9 p.m. In April 1952, the running time was reduced from an hour to 30 minutes. The series moved to 9:30 p.m. in the 1955 fall season. Pilots Three episodes served as pilots for later NBC Western series: '' The Restless Gun'' with John Payne (March 29, 1957 pilot) and '' Tales of Wells Fargo'' with Dale Robertson (as Jim Hardie; season 6, episode 12 - ''A Tale of Wells Fargo'' - aired on December 14, 1956), and the first-run syndi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Four Star Playhouse
''Four Star Playhouse'' (syndicated as Star Performance) is an American anthology series that ran from September 25, 1952, through September 27, 1956. Overview Four Star Playhouse was owned by Four Star International. Its episodes ranged anywhere from surreal mysteries, such as "The Man on the Train", to light comedies, such as "The Lost Silk Hat". The original premise for the program was that Charles Boyer, Dick Powell, Rosalind Russell, and Joel McCrea would rotate as stars of episodes. By the time it debuted, David Niven and Ida Lupino had replaced McCrea and Russell. In addition to those four stars, other performers, including Ronald Colman, Joan Fontaine, Frank Lovejoy, Merle Oberon, and Teresa Wright occasionally had leading roles. Powell portrayed the recurring character of illegal gambling-house operator Willie Dante. The character was later revamped and spun off in his own series starring Howard Duff. Cast Many actors appeared in different roles in mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China Smith
''China Smith'' is a 30-minute American syndicated television adventure series starring Dan Duryea. It is set in Singapore. It was released in the fall of 1952. The program's alternate title was ''The Affairs of China Smith'', and the last 26 episodes were syndicated with the title ''The New Adventures of China Smith''. The series' pilot was shown as ''Souvenir from Singapore'', an episode of ''Schlitz Playhouse of Stars'' aired on June 6, 1952. Premise The title character was a soldier of fortune, "an opportunistic con artist and sometimes private eye" who sought adventure. Episodes had Smith confronting characters who ranged from Communists to "bigger crooks than he was." He often helped people who were innocent but somehow were entangled with villains. The other regular characters were a madam who helped Smith and a chief of police who sometimes helped and sometimes interfered. In 1959 Daffy Duck played '' China Jones'', a parody of Duryea's character. Cast * Dan Duryea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Gangland Strikes
''When Gangland Strikes'' is a 1956 American film noir crime film directed by R. G. Springsteen and written by John K. Butler and Frederick Louis Fox. The film stars Raymond Greenleaf, Marjie Millar, John Hudson, Anthony Caruso, Marian Carr, Slim Pickens and Mary Treen. The film was released on March 15, 1956 by Republic Pictures. Plot Cast *Raymond Greenleaf as Luke Ellis * Marjie Millar as June Ellis *John Hudson as Bob Keeler * Anthony Caruso as Duke Martella *Marian Carr as Hazel *Slim Pickens as Slim Pickett *Mary Treen as Emily Parsons *Ralph Dumke as Walter Pritchard *Morris Ankrum as Leo Fantzler *Robert Emmett Keane as Judge George Walters *Addison Richards as Mark Spurlock *John Gallaudet John Beury Gallaudet (August 23, 1903 – November 5, 1983) was an American film and television actor. Career Gallaudet was born in Philadelphia and attended Williams College. He began his theatrical career on stage, appearing on Broadway in ... as Charles Clark * Pau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cell 2455 Death Row (film)
''Cell 2455, Death Row'' is a 1955 American crime film noir directed by Fred F. Sears and starring William Campbell and Robert Wright Campbell. It is based on the 1954 book of the same name. Plot A death row inmate uses his prison-law studies to fight for his life. Cast * William Campbell as Whit Whittier * R. Wright Campbell as Whit as a Boy (as Robert Campbell) * Marian Carr as Doll * Kathryn Grant as Jo-Anne * Harvey Stephens as Prison Warden * Vince Edwards as Hamiton * Allen Nourse as Serl Whittier * Diane DeLaire as Hallie Whittier * Bart Braverman as Whit, as a Young Boy (as Bart Bradley) * Paul Dubov as Al * Tyler MacDuff as Nugent * Buck Kartalian as Monk * Eleanor Audley as Blanche * Thom Carney as Hatcheck Charlie * Joseph Forte as Lawyer (as Joe Forte) * Howard Wright as Judge Production Columbia Pictures acquired the rights to Caryl Chessman's book '' Cell 2455, Death Row: A Condemned Man's Own Story'' for $10,000 in June 1954. Columbia planned the fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightmare (1956 Film)
''Nightmare'' is a 1956 American film noir crime film directed by Maxwell Shane and starring Edward G. Robinson, Kevin McCarthy and Connie Russell. The story is based on a novel by William Irish (a pseudonym of Cornell Woolrich). The book had been previously adapted as the 1947 film '' Fear in the Night'', originally titled ''Nightmare'', also written and directed by Shane. Plot New Orleans big-band clarinetist Stan Grayson experiences a nightmare in which he sees himself killing a man in a mirrored room, while in the background haunting dirge-like music plays. He awakens to find blood on himself, bruises on his neck and a key from the dream in his hand. Grayson tells his brother-in-law, police detective Rene Bressard, about the problem but is dismissed. Later, the two men take a picnic in the country with Grayson's girlfriend and sister. Grayson leads them to the empty house from his dream, and it begins to rain. After they find a record player and begin dancing, Grayson's gir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghost Town (1956 Film)
''Ghost Town'' is a 1956 American Western film directed by Allen H. Miner and written by Jameson Brewer. The film stars Kent Taylor, John Smith, Marian Carr, Serena Sande and John Doucette. The film was released in March 1956 by United Artists. Plot Four passengers in a stagecoach, belonging to the Missouri Western Stage and Freight Line, are heading west through Indian territory: Barbara, a young woman going to meet her fiancée; Reverend Wheedle, a minister who believes the settlers should make friends with the Indians; Doc, a drunken doctor; and Conroy, a well-dressed "gentleman" with a sly and cynical tone. On reaching the Rimrock stage stop, they discover that it has been destroyed by Indians, they are joined by Duff, the woman's fiancé and his friend Crusty; who have been prospecting for gold for the last two years. They continue on, then encounter Sergeant Dockery, a soldier from a nearby fort, Fort Kildare; and Alex, his son. The soldier tells the group that the Cheye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indestructible Man
''Indestructible Man'' is a 1956 American crime horror science fiction film, an original screenplay by Vy Russell and Sue Dwiggins for producer-director Jack Pollexfen and starring Lon Chaney Jr., Ross Elliott, and Robert Shayne. The picture was produced independently by C.G.K. Productions, and distributed in the United States by Allied Artists Pictures Corporation. The film was distributed theatrically in 1956 on a double bill with '' World Without End'' (and in some areas with '' Invasion of the Body Snatchers''). Plot Told in a narrative noir style mostly on Los Angeles location, popularized by the television police series '' Dragnet'', by police detective Dick Chasen, the story concerns a 72-hour period of horror for the city of Los Angeles. Charles "Butcher" Benton is a double-crossed convicted robber and murderer who was executed in the gas chamber. His body is unlawfully sold to a scientist who plans to move his experiments into the cause and cure of cancer to hu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
